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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 431.96 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 431.96 and 134 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 431.96 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/431.96 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 431.96 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 57,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882.64/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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